Fishing Calendar Cabo – Monthly Fishing Seasons Guide for Los Cabos
A real, local fishing calendar for San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas—built to help you choose the best month, the best area (Sea of Cortez vs Pacific), and the right trip for your group.
Quick Answer (Featured Snippet Style)
Fishing in Cabo is great all year, but peak months depend on species. Marlin is strongest from June–November, yellowfin tuna from July–October, dorado (mahi-mahi) from August–November, and roosterfish from May–September. The Sea of Cortez is usually calmer, while the Pacific can produce bigger offshore action.
How to Use This Cabo Fishing Calendar
Use the monthly table below to match your travel dates with the best target species. Then choose the best side for the conditions: Sea of Cortez (often calmer, great for inshore/light tackle) or Pacific (strong offshore potential).
Local recommendation: If you want the easiest, most productive experience, choose a 6-hour trip. If you want the best chance at true trophy action, go 8 hours.
Meet point: Puerto Los Cabos Marina. If you use Uber, just type Daliken Sportfishing in the app.
Cabo Fishing Calendar by Month
This table is designed for featured snippets: quick month → fish → best area → recommended trip.
| Month | Best Fish in Cabo | Best Area | Recommended Trip | Captain Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Striped Marlin Sierra Snapper | Sea of Cortez (often calmer) | 4–6 hr inshore / light tackle | Great month for action close to shore and comfortable conditions. |
| February | Striped Marlin Grouper Snapper | Sea of Cortez | 6 hr mixed (inshore + structure) | Consistent bites; ideal for families and first-time anglers. |
| March | Roosterfish (starts) Jack Crevalle Sierra | Pacific + beaches, points | 6 hr inshore | Early season inshore power—perfect for casting and light tackle. |
| April | Roosterfish Pompano Snapper | Pacific (shoreline/points) | 6 hr inshore | Strong inshore month; plan early starts for best conditions. |
| May | Roosterfish (peak begins) Dorado (starts) Wahoo (chance) | Pacific + nearshore breaks | 6–8 hr (inshore + nearshore) | One of the best months to combine roosterfish + offshore surprise bites. |
| June | Marlin (builds) Dorado Roosterfish | Both sides (conditions decide) | 8 hr offshore / mixed | Start of the “big season” feel—8 hours gives you the best shot. |
| July | Yellowfin Tuna Marlin Dorado | Offshore (Gordo/Iman zones when active) | 8 hr offshore | Prime month for serious anglers—longer trips usually pay off. |
| August | Tuna (peak) Dorado (peak) Marlin Wahoo (chance) | Offshore + temperature breaks | 8 hr offshore | Big bites, fast runs—excellent month for epic photos and full coolers. |
| September | Marlin (strong) Tuna Dorado | Offshore + edges | 8 hr offshore | One of the best months overall in Los Cabos. Book early. |
| October | Marlin (peak) Tuna Wahoo Dorado | Offshore (both sides can produce) | 8 hr offshore | Tournament-season energy. Great time for a “dream fish” attempt. |
| November | Marlin Wahoo Dorado Snapper | Mixed: offshore + structure | 6–8 hr (depends on goals) | Excellent variety month—choose 6 hrs for comfort, 8 for trophies. |
| December | Striped Marlin Sierra Snapper | Sea of Cortez | 4–6 hr inshore | Great family season—solid action and comfortable trip lengths. |
Pro tip: If winds tend to build later in the day, your best bite window is usually early. For the best odds, choose the trip length based on your goal: 6 hours = consistent action, 8 hours = trophy opportunity.
Pacific vs Sea of Cortez – Which Side Is Better?
Sea of Cortez (San José del Cabo Side)
Often calmer and comfortable—great for families, first-timers, and light tackle. When offshore zones fire, this side can also deliver serious tuna and billfish action.
Pacific (Cabo San Lucas Side)
Big-water potential and classic Cabo offshore hunting. Conditions vary more, but when it’s on, it’s on. If your main goal is trophy hunting, the Pacific is always in the conversation.
Best approach: We plan based on your goals + current conditions. That’s how you get more bites, not guesses.
Where we depart: Puerto Los Cabos Marina (San José del Cabo) — easy access from the Tourist Corridor and Cabo hotels.
Keeping Fish vs Catch & Release
We support responsible fishing. Many guests keep some fish for meals, and also release the rest—especially trophy species— to help keep Los Cabos fishing strong for the future.
Good standard: Keep what you need and release the rest. We’ll never pressure you either way, but conservation matters to us.
Private, Safe Transportation (Better Than Taxi Prices)
If you want a smooth morning, we can arrange private transportation. Just tell us your hotel name and we’ll send the price.
Fishing Calendar Cabo – FAQ
There isn’t one single best month—Cabo is productive year-round. For many anglers, the most consistent “all-around” window is August through November because tuna, dorado, marlin, and wahoo are all possible.
Marlin fishing is strongest from June to November, with excellent action often peaking in September–October. Trip length matters—8 hours gives the best trophy odds.
Yellowfin tuna is best from July to October. When the offshore zones are active, this is the time for heavy action and full coolers.
Roosterfish is strongest from May to September, especially around beaches and points on the Pacific side. A 6-hour inshore trip is a great match.
Yes—licenses are per person. We can help you get them the morning of your trip at check-in.
No. Bait is typically handled per trip (as needed), not per person.
Both can be excellent. The Sea of Cortez side is often calmer and comfortable. The Pacific can offer bigger offshore opportunity. We recommend based on your goals and conditions.
If your goal is “most bites,” choose 6 hours. If your goal is “best trophy odds,” choose 8 hours, especially in July–October.